Another KFD death reported at Manipal hospital
Manipal: Another man diagnosed with Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), died at Manipal’s KMC hospital on Friday March 1.
The victim has been identified as Parshwanatha (68) a resident of Sagar Taluk in Shimoga district.
Going by the official figure, 9 KFD cases were detected in Shimoga district. Of which three of them died while being treated at hospitals in Manipal.
KFD is caused by a virus belonging to the family Flaviviridae, which also includes yellow fever and dengue fever.
The symptoms of the disease include a high fever with frontal headaches, followed by haemorrhagic symptoms, such as bleeding from the nasal cavity, throat, and gums etc.
The KFD broke out in Shimoga and other adjoining districts late in 2018, and several cases have been detected ever since. However, Medical administrations in Dakshina Kannada and Uttara Kannada districts have assure that no cases were reported positive, even after several suspected deaths of monkeys were reported in both the districts.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
